One of the challenges in working with feelings and developing emotional intelligence is learning the “feelings vocabulary.”
With the help of a variety of words for feelings, you can describe emotions more specifically. This list helps to lay a foundation for a differentiated awareness of your “emotional world.”
In Nonviolent Communication (NVC), identifying feelings can help you understand and express your needs. Here’s an example:
Alex: "Jordan, I noticed the last three deadlines were missed. When this happens, I feel frustrated and stressed because I need reliability and support to keep our project on track. Could we discuss how to manage our deadlines better?"
Jordan: "I understand and see how that affected the project. I've been feeling overwhelmed and anxious due to balancing multiple tasks. I need help managing my workload and clearer communication about priorities. Can we talk about redistributing tasks or setting more manageable deadlines?"
Naming feelings is a huge part in NVC because it facilitates understanding, empathy, and effective communication. You can learn more about feelings and needs in nonviolent communication when you download our eBook for Nonviolent Communication.
There are different kinds of feelings and they are categorized into 3 parts
You can get the full list of feelings when you download the PDF.
Feelings and needs are connected as feelings arise from met or unmet needs.
When needs are met, we usually experience pleasant feelings such as happiness, satisfaction, and peace. On the other hand, when needs are not met we tend to experience unpleasant feelings such as sadness, anger, and frustration.
By understanding the connection of feelings and needs, we can understand how certain emotions are driven by needs and how you can effectively meet them.
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